City of Monterey
About
City of Monterey is a public ocean beach in California, about half a mile from the town of Monterey. Facilities include restrooms, and the beach has accessible access. There is no fee to visit. Late summer and early fall are the mildest, driest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Monterey show September and October highs around 71°F with lows in the low 50s and only a few wet days each month. Winter brings highs near 60°F and more frequent rain. For a walk inland, Library Statue Trail is about a mile away. Coffeeberry Trail, Rhus Trail and Redondo Real Trail all lie within about 3 miles.
Beach Details
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
City of Monterey
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Jan–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–71°F and lows of 45–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Monterey, CA weather station, 1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan60° high45° low
- Feb61° high45° low
- Mar63° high46° low
- Apr63° high47° low
- May64° high49° low
- Jun66° high51° low
- Jul67° high53° low
- Aug69° high54° low
- Sep71° high53° low
- Oct71° high52° low
- Nov64° high48° low
- Dec59° high44° low
Nearby
- Library Statue TrailHiking1 mi
- Coffeeberry TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Rhus TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Redondo Real TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Pine TrailHiking3 mi
- Lower Ridge TrailHiking3 mi
- Iris TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Madrone TrailHiking3.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
